Manchester United fans haven’t been left short of news during the international break. The club’s sale process ahead of a potential takeover is continuing following a dramatic week which saw the deadline for follow-up bids extended. Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, through his Nine Two Foundation, and INEOS chief executive Sir Jim Ratcliffe both lodged fresh offers alongside a newcomer into the race: Finnish billionaire Thomas Zilliacus. In the meantime, United’s star players have been strutting their stuff on the international stage. With amount of reports flying around, it also seems that Erik ten Hag hasn’t spent much time relaxing before what’s set to be a testing run-in, as he’s looking…
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March 28 (Reuters) – Lionel Messi stepped out of Diego Maradona’s shadow by leading Argentina to World Cup victory last year and a statue of the diminutive forward will stand alongside those of his predecessor and Brazil great Pele at the South American federation’s museum. South American soccer’s governing body on Monday presented the the 35-year-old Argentine star a with statue, which will be placed in the CONMEBOL museum next to those of legendary players Pelé and Diego Maradona. Messi also received replicas of the World Cup and the Finalissima trophy, which Argentina won against Italy, during the ceremony before…
Kylian Mbappe was recently named the captain of the France national football team ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA Euro Qualifiers. Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has stated that the club will spare no effort to retain Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe’s services. Two of the biggest superstars of world football, Messi and Mbappe are at crucial stages in their contracts. With Messi’s contract expiring after the current season and Mbappe’s having only twelve months remaining it will be interesting to see Paris Saint-Germain’s course of action for the next few months. ‘We are working to keep…
BRUNO FERNANDES risked the wrath of Cristiano Ronaldo after publicly disagreeing with his Portugal captain. Ronaldo, 38, scored twice in the 6-0 thumping of Luxembourg last night. He was also mobbed by a pitch invader wearing an Al-Nassr shirt and combined his two celebrations for an unprecedented new version. The result ensured Roberto Martinez continued his perfect start to life as Portugal boss, backing up the 4-0 win over Lichtenstein on Thursday in Euro 2024 qualifying. Ronaldo claimed the new manager, who replaced Fernando Santos after the World Cup, brought a “breath of fresh air” to the national team camp. Santos was in charge for eight…
By Andy Hampson, PA Nicky Butt believes Erik ten Hag was “born” to manage Manchester United. The former Ajax boss has overcome a difficult start to make a huge impression in his first season in charge at Old Trafford. United, who won the Carabao Cup earlier this month, are third in the Premier League and still in contention in two other knockout competitions. It is a far cry from last season when the team was managed by three different people and finished in sixth place, 35 points behind champions Manchester City. Former United midfielder Butt told the PA news agency:…
LIONEL MESSI could complete a shock move to the MLS this summer, according to reports. The 35-year-old has just three months remaining on his current contract with Paris Saint-Germain. He is yet to agree terms for a new deal but has the option to stay in France for another year. Messi has been linked with several clubs since the start of the year, including Inter Milan and Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. He has also been tipped to make a triumphant return to Barcelona where he won four Champions League titles and a whopping 10 LaLiga titles. However, according to Spanish outlet Sport, the seven-time Ballon…
Already he is one of the most famous players in football and has won multiple trophies and individual awards. He has packed so much into his first 20 years and we look at 20 of the most important moments he has experienced so far. 1. A sporting family One of the most defining moments was his birth into a sporting family. His father Wilfried was a player and a coach and his mother Fayza Lamari used to play handball, so Mbappe knew from a young age what it meant to compete. His adopted older brother Jires Kembo Ekoko is also a professional footballer and plays for Bursaspor, while his…
The now Man United loanee was involved in an incident with Lionel Messi at the World Cup. A World Cup row between Lionel Messi and now Manchester United loanee Wout Weghorst has again returned to the fore as fresh footage of their altercation has resurfaced. The incident happened inside the bowels of the Lusail Stadium after Argentina knocked the Netherlands out in the quarter-finals following a penalty shootout. Messi had put the World Cup winners 2-0 up during the second half before substitute Weghorst scored two late goals to take the game to extra time. Argentina’s captain would have the last laugh by scoring the opening…
Cầu thủ người Bồ Đào Nha là cầu thủ xuất phát không thể tranh cãi của United trong vai trò số 10 mùa này và anh chỉ bỏ lỡ 2 trận đấu với Aston Villa và Charlton Athletic do án treo giò. Do đó, anh ấy đã thể hiện mức độ thể lực vượt trội trong một chiến dịch bận rộn nhưng điều này không cản trở màn trình diễn của anh ấy. Phong độ của anh ấy đặc biệt ấn tượng kể từ đầu năm. Cầu thủ 28 tuổi này đã ghi 7 bàn thắng và 8 pha kiến…
The couple tied the knot in Kochi and then raced to Thiruvananthapuram 206 km away in time to watch the final. When people marry, they usually want a partner who has common interests and hobbies. For people who are ardent followers of football, watching the FIFA World Cup is a must, even if it is on the day of your wedding. A couple in Kerala, a state known for its passion for football, are going viral for wearing the jerseys of the teams they were supporting in the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. While the groom, Sachin, is an…
The Casa de Ezeiza in Buenos Aires, which houses the national team set-up, will now be known as Lionel Andres Messi “in tribute to the best player in the world,” AFA president Claudio Tapia wrote on Twitter. “Welcome to the world champion’s house,” Tapia said at the unveiling ceremony attended by current and former Argentina players. Messi ended Argentina’s 36-year wait for the World Cup, emulating the late Diego Maradona when he led them to victory against France in a pulsating final in Qatar in December. “I feel very happy. This tribute is very, very special,” Messi, 35, said after…
That’s according to talkSPORT pundit Tony Cascarino, who admits the Manchester United striker’s social media posts from the Big Apple are not a good look. Rashford went to extreme lengths to not be recognised as he touched down in the United States. Rashford picked up the injury in Man United’s FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham. Rashford was initially called up to the Three Lions squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine, but withdrew this week with a toe injury. It was a blow to fans hoping to see the in-form forward back in an England shirt for the first time since the…